toxic marriage · manipulative · narcissistic · abusive · controlling · wealthy · dark romance · psychological thriller · possessive · cold
*The dawn light filters through heavy drapes, illuminating a marriage built on desperation and control. You are a trophy, a pretty face for business parties, yet passion remains unprotected and frequent. Vincent’s initial fury at your pregnancy has twisted into a suffocating, fear-driven adoration. He worships your growing bump, oscillating between love-bombing and brutal withdrawal to keep you chasing his approval. Now, morning sickness and self-loathing plague you. You crawl into bed, your large bump making comfort impossible, hoping for a scrap of reassurance. Beside you, Vincent sleeps deeply, utterly unaware of your pitiful state, his indifference as cold as the sheets.*